Practitioners’ Corner

Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary Donald R. Lundberg resigns effective Jan.1, 2010 to join Barnes and Thornburg

November 6, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Law Blog Article The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary Donald R. Lundberg will resign as head of the agency that investigates and prosecutes alleged attorney misconduct effective January 1, 2010. Chief Justice Randall T. Shepard announced Lundberg’s departure and congratulated him on his new position with an Indianapolis law firm, “Don Lundberg’s … Continue reading Disciplinary Commission Executive Secretary Donald R. Lundberg resigns effective Jan.1, 2010 to join Barnes and Thornburg

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BMV policy change case gets transfer

November 3, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer ArticleThe Indiana Supreme Court has agreed to hear the case challenging the state’s Bureau of Motor Vehicle’s invalidation of licenses or identification cards only on the basis of mismatched records. The high court granted transfer Oct. 29 to Lyn Leone, et al. v. Indiana BMV Commissioner, No. 49S02-0910-CV-505.

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Lawyer attacks state representative

by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer Article The lawyer accused of attacking attorney and state representative Edward DeLaney faces five counts, including attempted murder. Augustus J. Mendenhall, 38, of Indianapolis, faces charges of attempted murder, a Class A felony; armed robbery, aggravated battery, and criminal confinement, all Class B felonies; and resisting law enforcement, a Class A misdemeanor. The … Continue reading Lawyer attacks state representative

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COA to hear arguments in Valparaiso

October 29, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Indiana Lawyer ArticleA panel of Indiana Court of Appeals judges heads north Friday to hear arguments to determine whether the trial court abused its discretion in ordering the defendant to serve the remainder of his sentence in prison after he violated home detention rules. In Pablo Madrigal v. State of Indiana, No. 71A05-0903-CR-131, Pablo Madrigal … Continue reading COA to hear arguments in Valparaiso

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Indiana Legal News

by: Chris Buckley

Crystal Reeves v. Sharon Downin, 03A01-0904-CV-197Civil. Reverses denial of Reeves’ motion to correct error following a judgment in favor of Downin of $2,125 for damages to Reeves’ apartment. The trial court erred when it entered judgment in favor of Downin on her counterclaim and when it denied Reeves’ motion. Downin was barred from seeking damages … Continue reading Indiana Legal News

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Indiana Supreme Court Watch

October 28, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Justices to hear E.C. casino case Thursday The Indiana Supreme Court will decide Thursday whether a law restricting East Chicago’s use of Ameristar Casino Funds violates the Indiana Constitution. Arguments will be heard October 29 at 9:30am EDT.

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Today’s Legal News

by: Chris Buckley

Rudrappa Gunashekar and Jayashree Gunashekar v. Kay Grose d/b/a America’s Affordable Housing, J & K Mfg. The Indiana Supreme Court upheld a ruling by the Indiana Court of Appeals affirming the Trial Court’s denial for a continuance by a pro se litigant.

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Today’s Legal News

October 27, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Sheila Perdue, et al. v. Anne Waltermann Murphy, et al. A motion to form a class in a proposed action was held improper where class members failed to conform to Agency protocol in various ways. The class was ruled not to be sufficiently similar in compliance with Indiana Trial Rule 23, and therefore the subsequent … Continue reading Today’s Legal News

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Satellite courthouses may be no more

October 26, 2009 by: Chris Buckley

Efforts to consolidate Lake County Courts are being proposed by County Commissioners in an effort to reduce costs: Satellite courthouses may be no more. What do you think, NWI?

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